The Nautilus T516 Treadmill Gets Average Reviews

The Nautilus T516 treadmill is an over-priced model from a company not known for producing quality machines.

The Machine

The 2-window LCD display shows workout feedback for time, distance, heart rate, calories burned, and incline. Among the 26 workouts you get 9 time/distance courses, including pre-set 5k and 10k, as well as BMI and calorie goal settings.

The full specs on the Nautilus T516 are:

3.2 HP Motor

0 to 15 mph Speed

0% to 15% Incline

20" x 58" Tread Belt

SoftTrak™ Suspension Deck

26 Workouts; 4 User Profiles

Remote Speed/Incline Controls

Hand Grip Heart Rate Monitor

Wireless HR chest strap included

350 lbs User Weight Capacity

SoftDrip™ Folding Design

Transport Wheels, Fan, water bottle holder

Dimensions/Weight: 54 x 34 x 78 inches / 253 pounds

Warranty: 15 years motor & frame, 2 years parts, 6 months labor

The Buzz

UPDATE: As of 2016 the T516 is no longer available. It has been replaced by the updated T616 model. Check it out here.

The Nautilus T516 treadmill has a cushioned surface with a 1.6mm belt and the Softrak™ suspension deck. It is powered by a 3.2 hp continuous duty motor with a top speed up to 15 mph, and features a 20" x 58" walking deck.

The incline level goes to 15% which can be adjusted on the speed/incline controls on the handlebars. Heart rate monitoring grip sensors, a chest strap, and wireless telemetry technology are also included. The deck folds up conveniently for out-of-the-way storage.

We have two issues with the console: it’s cheap-looking, sparse, and is simply unattractive to look at, and the small LCD windows provided for stats are harder to read than LED windows.

Another drawback you should consider is that the Nautilus T516 is a mid-priced $1,399 treadmill backed by only a 2-year parts, 6-months labor warranty – which is horrible when compared to the generous warranties offered by other brands.

What We Say About the T516

It’s a big internet out there with a lot of deals, so why consider the Nautilus T516 treadmill when there are dozens of better built and better designed machines available for the same price or even less?

Nautilus has made some good home gyms for decades but they aren’t known for their home treadmills. Forget the average reviews on this one and go with a best-selling machine from Sole, Smooth – or just about any other brand.